For the 2025 school year, there are 55 public schools serving 18,744 students in Calhoun County, MI (there are 10 private schools, serving 1,265 private students). 94% of all K-12 students in Calhoun County, MI are educated in public schools (compared to the MI state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in Calhoun County, MI are Hughes Elementary School, Walters Elementary School and Doris Klaussen Dev Center. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Calhoun County, MI public schools have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 46% statewide average). Schools in Calhoun County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Michigan public schools.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public school average of 37% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Calhoun County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hughes Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
103 W Hughes St
Marshall, MI 49068
(269) 781-1275
Marshall, MI 49068
(269) 781-1275
Gr: PK-5 | 266 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #22.
Walters Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
705 N Marshall Ave
Marshall, MI 49068
(269) 781-1280
Marshall, MI 49068
(269) 781-1280
Gr: PK-5 | 293 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #33.
Doris Klaussen Dev Center
Special Education School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
408 E Jameson Ave
Battle Creek, MI 49014
(269) 964-9426
Battle Creek, MI 49014
(269) 964-9426
Gr: PK-12 | 228 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #44.
Calhoun County Juvenile Home
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
14555 18 12 Mile Rd
Marshall, MI 49068
(269) 789-3507
Marshall, MI 49068
(269) 789-3507
Gr: 4-12 | 12 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #55.
Riverside Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
650 Riverside Dr
Battle Creek, MI 49015
(269) 565-4700
Battle Creek, MI 49015
(269) 565-4700
Gr: PK-4 | 346 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Lakeview Alternative High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
15 Arbor St
Battle Creek, MI 49015
(269) 565-2452
Battle Creek, MI 49015
(269) 565-2452
Gr: 9-12 | 82 students Student-teacher ratio: 82:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Wk Kellogg Preparatory High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
100 Van Buren St W
Battle Creek, MI 49017
(269) 965-9672
Battle Creek, MI 49017
(269) 965-9672
Gr: 8-12 | 189 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #88.
Wattles Park Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
132 Wattles Rd S
Battle Creek, MI 49014
(269) 441-5853
Battle Creek, MI 49014
(269) 441-5853
Gr: K-4 | 383 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #99.
Marshall High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
701 N Marshall Ave
Marshall, MI 49068
(269) 781-1252
Marshall, MI 49068
(269) 781-1252
Gr: 9-12 | 769 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #1010.
Westlake Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1184 24th St S
Battle Creek, MI 49015
(269) 565-4900
Battle Creek, MI 49015
(269) 565-4900
Gr: K-4 | 356 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
Gordon Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
400 N Gordon St
Marshall, MI 49068
(269) 781-1271
Marshall, MI 49068
(269) 781-1271
Gr: PK-5 | 247 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
Minges Brook School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
435 Lincoln Hill Dr
Battle Creek, MI 49015
(269) 565-4500
Battle Creek, MI 49015
(269) 565-4500
Gr: PK-4 | 388 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #1313.
Sonoma Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4640 B Dr S
Battle Creek, MI 49015
(269) 441-7800
Battle Creek, MI 49015
(269) 441-7800
Gr: K-4 | 383 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #1414.
Lakeview High School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
15060 Helmer Rd S
Battle Creek, MI 49015
(269) 565-3700
Battle Creek, MI 49015
(269) 565-3700
Gr: 9-12 | 1,239 student Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #1515.
Harper Creek Middle School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
7290 B Dr N
Battle Creek, MI 49014
(269) 441-4750
Battle Creek, MI 49014
(269) 441-4750
Gr: 5-8 | 896 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #1616.
Mar Lee School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
21236 H Dr N
Marshall, MI 49068
(269) 781-5412
Marshall, MI 49068
(269) 781-5412
Gr: K-8 | 299 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #1717.
Beadle Lake Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
8175 C Dr N
Battle Creek, MI 49014
(269) 441-3295
Battle Creek, MI 49014
(269) 441-3295
Gr: PK-4 | 338 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #1818.
Harper Creek High School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
12677 Beadle Lake Rd
Battle Creek, MI 49014
(269) 441-8450
Battle Creek, MI 49014
(269) 441-8450
Gr: 9-12 | 863 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #1919.
Marshall Middle School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
100 E Green St
Marshall, MI 49068
(269) 781-1251
Marshall, MI 49068
(269) 781-1251
Gr: 6-8 | 542 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #2020.
Athens Juniorsenor High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
300 E Holcomb St
Athens, MI 49011
(269) 729-5414
Athens, MI 49011
(269) 729-5414
Gr: 6-12 | 252 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #21 - 2221. - 22.
East Leroy Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4320 K Dr S
East Leroy, MI 49051
(269) 729-5419
East Leroy, MI 49051
(269) 729-5419
Gr: K-5 | 217 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #21 - 2221. - 22.
Lillian Fletcher Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
291 W Fulton St
Homer, MI 49245
(517) 568-4452
Homer, MI 49245
(517) 568-4452
Gr: K-4 | 329 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #2323.
Lakeview Middle School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
300 28th St S
Battle Creek, MI 49015
(269) 565-3900
Battle Creek, MI 49015
(269) 565-3900
Gr: 5-8 | 1,129 student Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #2424.
Pennfield Senior High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
8299 Pennfield Rd
Battle Creek, MI 49017
(269) 961-9770
Battle Creek, MI 49017
(269) 961-9770
Gr: 8-12 | 778 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #2525.
Pennfield Middle School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
8587 Pennfield Rd
Battle Creek, MI 49017
(269) 961-9784
Battle Creek, MI 49017
(269) 961-9784
Gr: 6-7 | 327 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #2626.
Homer Community High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
403 S Hillsdale St
Homer, MI 49245
(517) 568-4464
Homer, MI 49245
(517) 568-4464
Gr: 9-12 | 296 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #2727.
Fremont International Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
115 Emmett St E
Battle Creek, MI 49017
(269) 965-9715
Battle Creek, MI 49017
(269) 965-9715
Gr: PK-5 | 348 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #2828.
Pennfield Dunlap Elementary School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
8465 Pennfield Rd
Battle Creek, MI 49017
(269) 961-9789
Battle Creek, MI 49017
(269) 961-9789
Gr: 3-5 | 420 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #2929.
Endeavor Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
380 Helmer Rd N
Battle Creek, MI 49037
(269) 962-9300
Battle Creek, MI 49037
(269) 962-9300
Gr: K-8 | 681 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #3030.
Marshall Academy
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
18203 Homer Rd
Marshall, MI 49068
(269) 781-6330
Marshall, MI 49068
(269) 781-6330
Gr: K-12 | 249 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #3131.
Homer Middle School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
403 S Hillsdale St
Homer, MI 49245
(517) 568-4456
Homer, MI 49245
(517) 568-4456
Gr: 5-8 | 264 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #3232.
Tekonsha Schools
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
245 S Elm St
Tekonsha, MI 49092
(517) 767-4121
Tekonsha, MI 49092
(517) 767-4121
Gr: K-12 | 212 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #3333.
Lamora Park School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 25-29% )
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
65 Woodlawn Ave N
Battle Creek, MI 49037
(269) 965-9725
Battle Creek, MI 49037
(269) 965-9725
Gr: PK-2 | 157 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #3434.
West Michigan Virtual Battle Creek Middle School
Alternative School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
35 Hamblin Ave W
Battle Creek, MI 49017
(269) 441-0012
Battle Creek, MI 49017
(269) 441-0012
Gr: 6-8 | 55 students Student-teacher ratio: 55:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #3535.
Prairieview School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1675 Iroquois Ave
Battle Creek, MI 49015
(269) 565-4600
Battle Creek, MI 49015
(269) 565-4600
Gr: PK-4 | 247 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
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Calhoun County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Albion Alternative Education High School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
225 Watson
Albion, MI 49224
(517) 629-9421
Albion, MI 49224
(517) 629-9421
Gr: 12 | 6 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
225 E Watson St.
Albion, MI 49224
(517) 629-9166
Albion, MI 49224
(517) 629-9166
Gr: PK-8 | 454 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Albion Flex School (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
225 Watson St
Albion, MI 49224
(517) 629-9421
Albion, MI 49224
(517) 629-9421
Gr: 7-12 | 15 students Minority enrollment: 47%
225 Watson St
Albion, MI 49224
(517) 629-9421
Albion, MI 49224
(517) 629-9421
Gr: 7-8 | 86 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
77 Capital Ave Ne
Battle Creek, MI 49017
(269) 965-9514
Battle Creek, MI 49017
(269) 965-9514
Gr: 9-12
315 Hutchinson Road
Battle Creek, MI 49017
(269) 964-4877
Battle Creek, MI 49017
(269) 964-4877
Gr: K-3 | 90 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
1100 N. Berrien Street
Albion, MI 49224
(517) 629-3484
Albion, MI 49224
(517) 629-3484
Gr: K-5 | 227 students Minority enrollment: 63%
Calhoun Area Technology Center (Closed 2008)
Vocational School
475 Roosevelt Avenue E.
Battle Creek, MI 49017
(269) 968-2271
Battle Creek, MI 49017
(269) 968-2271
Gr: 10-12
39 Fairhome Ave
Battle Creek, MI 49015
(269) 965-9730
Battle Creek, MI 49015
(269) 965-9730
Gr: K-5 | 234 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
77 Capital Ave Ne
Battle Creek, MI 49017
(269) 965-9624
Battle Creek, MI 49017
(269) 965-9624
Gr: PK | 223 students Minority enrollment: 41%
115 Emmett St E
Battle Creek, MI 49017
(269) 965-9715
Battle Creek, MI 49017
(269) 965-9715
Gr: K-6 | 263 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1
7454 B Dr N
Battle Creek, MI 49014
(269) 441-6571
Battle Creek, MI 49014
(269) 441-6571
Gr: 6-12 | 10 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1
Homer Comm. Alt. Education High School (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
403 South Hillsdale St
Homer, MI 49245
(517) 568-4464
Homer, MI 49245
(517) 568-4464
Gr: 9-12
Lakeside Charter School Albion (Closed 2023)
Charter School
13725 Starr Commonwealth Road
Albion, MI 49224
(269) 381-4760
Albion, MI 49224
(269) 381-4760
Gr: 4-12
Lakeside Charter School-albion (Closed 2023)
Charter School
13725 Starr Commonwealth Road
Albion, MI 49224
(269) 381-4760
Albion, MI 49224
(269) 381-4760
Gr: 4-12 | 127 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
3515 W. Michigan Avenue
Battle Creek, MI 49017
(269) 965-9767
Battle Creek, MI 49017
(269) 965-9767
Gr: K-5 | 117 students Minority enrollment: 21%
100 E. Green Street
Marshall, MI 49068
(269) 781-1298
Marshall, MI 49068
(269) 781-1298
Gr: 4-5 | 329 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Marshall Virtual Elementary School (Closed 2020)
Alternative School
225 Watson Street
Albion, MI 49224
(517) 629-9421
Albion, MI 49224
(517) 629-9421
Gr: 9-12
400 Capital Avenue Ne
Battle Creek, MI 49017
(269) 965-9705
Battle Creek, MI 49017
(269) 965-9705
Gr: K-5 | 129 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
15 Arbor Street
Battle Creek, MI 49015
(269) 565-2415
Battle Creek, MI 49015
(269) 565-2415
Gr: PK | 30 students Student-teacher ratio: 30:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Operation Grad High School (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
3515 West Michigan Ave.
Battle Creek, MI 49017
(269) 694-2410
Battle Creek, MI 49017
(269) 694-2410
Gr: 9-12 | 198 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
340 Cliff Street
Battle Creek, MI 49014
(269) 965-9686
Battle Creek, MI 49014
(269) 965-9686
Gr: K-5 | 253 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
485 Capital Avenue Sw
Battle Creek, MI 49015
(269) 965-9754
Battle Creek, MI 49015
(269) 965-9754
Gr: PK-5 | 173 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
705 N. Marshall Avenue
Marshall, MI 49068
(269) 781-1280
Marshall, MI 49068
(269) 781-1280
Gr: K-4 | 367 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
390 S. Washington Avenue
Battle Creek, MI 49015
(269) 965-9625
Battle Creek, MI 49015
(269) 965-9625
Gr: 6-8 | 209 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Starr Albion Prep (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
13725 26 Mile Rd
Albion, MI 49224
(800) 860-1845
Albion, MI 49224
(800) 860-1845
Gr: 5-12 | 125 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
327 Catherine St
Tekonsha, MI 49092
(517) 767-4123
Tekonsha, MI 49092
(517) 767-4123
Gr: PK-6 | 139 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
245 South Elm St
Tekonsha, MI 49092
(517) 767-4121
Tekonsha, MI 49092
(517) 767-4121
Gr: 7-8 | 40 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
15 Arbor Street
Battle Creek, MI 49015
(269) 565-3910
Battle Creek, MI 49015
(269) 565-3910
Gr: 6 | 299 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
123 Bedford Rd N
Battle Creek, MI 49037
(269) 965-9735
Battle Creek, MI 49037
(269) 965-9735
Gr: PK-6 | 305 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
60 Van Buren St West
Battle Creek, MI 49017
(269) 965-9655
Battle Creek, MI 49017
(269) 965-9655
Gr: 6-8 | 475 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Show 5 more closed public schools in Calhoun County, MI (out of 40 total schools)
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Calhoun County, MI?
The top ranked public schools in Calhoun County, MI include Hughes Elementary School, Walters Elementary School and Doris Klaussen Dev Center.
How many public schools are located in Calhoun County?
55 public schools are located in Calhoun County.
What percentage of students in Calhoun County go to public school?
94% of all K-12 students in Calhoun County are educated in public schools (compared to the MI state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Calhoun County?
Calhoun County public schools minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public schools average of 37% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Calhoun County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Calhoun County include: Homer Community High School vs. Marshall High School, Lakeview Middle School vs. Harper Creek Middle School, Lamora Park School vs. Riverside Elementary School
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